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gone. It was cut short only about an inch long. It made him look ruthless with his
mouth in a tight line while fury burned in his dark blue eyes.
Flint& She whispered his name.
I came to evaluate my property. His voice was deep and cold.
She flinched. I m sorry.
He growled low in his throat. You re sorry? What are you sorry about, Mira? Sorry
that you almost cost us the raid on the Piera because we were docking to her when I got
word that you d stolen a pod? Are you sorry for the fuel and resources we wasted
going after you? Are you sorry that you didn t get away? Maybe you re sorry that
pirates caught you before I could. Maybe you re sorry that you re back here. What are
you sorry for exactly?
Mira gripped the blanket. She felt weak but carefully sat up on the bed, wrapping
the blanket tighter around her naked body. I m just sorry for everything. I didn t think
past escaping. I thought if I got away that I wouldn t be just property anymore.
He swayed a little on his feet as his hands fisted until his knuckles whitened at his
sides. Flint s eyes narrowed dangerously. You are property, Mira. You are mine to do
with as I wish. You almost got yourself killed and you could have gotten me, along with
the crew of the Rally, killed with you if those pirates had gotten the drop on us instead.
I m sorry. I never meant to put your life in danger.
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You did. He took a step toward her and then halted. You are going to have to be
punished for what you ve done, Mira. You ve cost me a lot of money. I m the one who
had to pay for the fuel that both ships wasted going after you.
Movement in the dim room caught Mira s attention. She saw Iron standing about
fifteen feet back, behind Flint. Flint turned his head, motioning Iron forward. Iron
strode closer. Mira eyed the man with dread. She knew he didn t like her and she
remembered his suggestions of what he d do to her if she were his when he d shoved
her into the cage. Was he going to suggest her death or have Flint take a belt to her ass
to remove some layers of skin?
He stopped next to Flint to glare down at Mira. Terror flooded her at the anger she
saw in the other cyborg s eyes. She turned to Flint, silently pleading with him. His eyes
were cold.
I ve sold you to Iron.
The words shocked and horrified Mira. She literally jerked back on the bed. Please,
Flint. I m sorry. I ll pay you every cent I cost you. I have money. Please don t do this.
Flint s mouth tensed. I don t want your money. Iron owns you now. Flint turned
on his heel, presenting her with his back, as he marched away.
Flint, please&
She shoved off the med bed and got to her feet. She gripped the blanket around her
to keep her body covered and tried to run after the retreating Flint. She felt a tug on her
arm where the nutrition IV was attached. She tore it away. Dizziness hit her but she
stumbled after him, dragging the blanket that was around her body.
Flint! she yelled.
He froze, turning around slowly. Mira reached him and grabbed his shirt with her
free hand. She clutched at him desperately as she stared up into his surprised features.
She d forgotten how big and tall he was.
I ll do anything, Flint. Please don t do this. I want to be with you.
He reached down to curl his hand around hers where it gripped his shirt. She
almost expected him to crush her hand in his. She knew with his strength he could
have. His touch was gentle though as his fingers encircled her fist.
You wouldn t have run away if you wanted to belong to me. I ve given you what
you wanted, Mirasia Carver. You are no longer my property. Release me and go to your
new owner.
Hot tears slid down her face. Please, Flint. I ll beg. Don t do this. I m so damn
sorry. I was hurt. You& I m more than property. I&
He cut her off. You are property. You are Iron s property now. He tore her hand
away from his shirt and turned away. He stormed for the door.
A sob tore from Mira before she collapsed on the floor. Flint! Please! Please don t
do this!
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He didn t pause or turn around again. He just left the large cargo bay, the doors
slamming shut behind him. She ignored the cold floor against her bare legs and the
uncomfortable blanket twisted around her. Mira lowered her head as sobs hit her. She
didn t fight when Iron lifted her off the floor to carry her back to the med bed.
As he gently dropped her on it she looked up at him. She saw something in Iron s
eyes that almost resembled pity. He sighed.
What did you expect? You rejected him when you ran. You embarrassed him in
front of all the men. They are teasing him about how you ran from him and how he
went after you. He was irrational to order two ships to follow you. We re days off
course.
I only ran because
Iron cut her words off. It doesn t matter why you did it. It was done. Rest and heal.
I ll collect you when Doc clears you from Med. His eyes narrowed as he leaned in so
his face was inches from hers. I will not be anything like Flint. I won t trust you or give
you an opportunity to embarrass me. You will learn your place, slave. That s your title
now. You will learn to answer it and you will do anything I say. If you resist I will take
great pleasure in punishing you. Flint was soft where you were concerned but I m
won t be. If you think about running tonight let me assure you that you have nowhere
to go. I ll be watching every move you make. There are cameras focused on you and
Doc embedded a stun implant. With one push of the button a high-voltage shock will
shoot up your spine to temporarily paralyze you so you ll drop where you stand. You
will suffer greatly if you try anything, slave.
Mira just stared at him. Inside she went numb with shock.
Iron smiled coldly. Unlike Flint, I don t mind sharing my property if you piss me
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